[SVThuh]

Well, I picked up my G23 earlier today (yesterday now) and took it to the range and broke it in with about 300 rounds through it. Shes a keeper, even though she did bite the webbing of my hand a couple times... No biggie though, only lightly scratched me. Nothing that would prevent me from continuing in a firefight or cause hesitation should I need to quickly draw and shoot.

In my quest for comparative info between the XD service model and the G23, I found very little when it came to external dimensions. I could find gobs and gobs of info all over the net about the various features of each gun, but with a reasonably extensive knowledge of general firearms, it was not what I was looking for. It wasn't until I went to my local range and was able to directly compare their rental Glock 23 to a new on the shelf XD9 Service. I was surprised that the Glock's slide is almost identical in length and the only MAJOR difference in size is the length of the grip. The length of pull is very close also.

Well to make it easier for anyone that might be interested in comparative photos (found a few that were interested in this as well when I would create a requesting post) I decided to snap a couple photos of my HS2000 9mm Service and my new Glock 23 side by side. Hopefully this will be helpful to at least a few.

#1. "Identical Cousins"

#2. The shorter grip will definitely help make this thing a bit more concealable. I guess you could achieve the same thing with an XD by performing a simple "Grip Chop" or by purchasing something along the likes of a XD45 Compact.

#3. Very similar footprint all around again with the exception of the shorter grip on the G23.

#4. Looking down the barrels of two unloaded guns. Just another angle that shows the grip length differences. The beavertails on the frames were lined up for this shot.

Conclusion: I like the Glock23. I like it a lot. It is a lot lighter than the HS, and the shorter grip will allow it to disappear more easily in a good IWB holster like a Crossbreed, yet still offers great capacity for a .40 (13rnds) over something along the lines of a Sub-Compact.

The XD is a more comfortable gun to shoot all around and the extra heft provides softer shooting. The extra inch or so on the grip though is a bit harder to conceal than one might think. It still disappears in a Cross Breed, but at least on my body makes it a tad more difficult.

Overall, I like the added grip safety on the XD, and prefer it as a range toy. I like the weight and added concealability of the Glock 23 and will use it more as a CC gun and less as a range toy.

/Long winded and boring writeup.

 

[SVThuh]

WOW! Almost 100 views and nobody has any opinions???

I wasn't trying to turn this into a flame fest, I think I was being quite neutral. Im just wondering your guy's opinions between the two.

It's like you guys are avoiding this thread like the plague.

 

[samuse]

I miss my HS-2000. I sold it to my buddy after he came home from Iraq. I never shot it and didn't think I wanted it because I'm all Glock now. The 23 is awesome and I shoot Glocks better, but the HS is still a fun gun to shoot. The one I had is up to about 14000 rounds with no breakages. Mag catch sticks a little and the recoil spring is VERY weak. If you limp-wrist it, it wont return fully to battery. Kinda fun to play with. It runs good with .40 mags too.

 

[ssax]

Ok, I'll comment. What opinions are you looking for? I think the glock is the perfect choice, both are good guns from what I have read. I think the 23 with the bigger cal and better concealability wins. Plus it's a glock so it wins anyways.

When I shot the 23 at the range it hurt to the left of my webbing. That little bugger kicks a bit. It doesn't bother me, it just hurt my hand a little. I actually really liked the kick and the bigger round. I don't believe it was the slide though.

When I first picked that 23 up it was the first polymer gun that I had picked up and it really suprised me on how light it was. I mean, I was like it's almost too light. But then after shooting it for a bit, I really liked it.

One of the LEOs I know said that a lot of his friends were buying the XD's they really like them.

 

[keng]

I'll put my .2 cents in. I actually have both the XD-45 and 21 SF.

 

[keng]

I'll put my .2 cents in. I actually have both the XD-45 and 21 SF.
I have played with both. I find the XD is a little better to put more rounds though at the range as the glock trigger I am still getting used to.
As for concealing the XD is a little harder as the grip is longer.
I do need to play with the glock more. I was carrying the XD more until now. I started carring the Glock as the thicker grip is more comfortable.